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Manyaman is delicious in Kapampangan language . This is not our first time to eat at this Kapampangan fine dining restaurant .

Mangan Glorietta 2, Makati

This is one of the regional food that is quite close to our hearts . Since 2001, Mangan Restaurant has been serving Filipino food that celebrates the uniqueness of Kapampangan cuisine. From the name of the brand which means “Let’s eat”, it has become the company tagline in enticing guests to try and enjoy home cooked meals despite their busy schedules.

Kapampangan Culinary Magic “Mangan” is the Pampango word for eat. This restaurant is quite accessible to the commuting public as this is near MRT Ayala -Makati station . The restaurant boast of larger sitting capacity of between 120 to 130 people at any given time .

bibingka

There was some sort of contest for online group and we were grouped into 4 persons per group . We were given 10 minutes to review the menus. After the short 10 minutes , Our group was given 3 kinds of dishes which we all guessed correctly .

tibok-tibok with latik ( Php 120) per serving

There was a tie between our group ( together with Astig writers and founder Mr. Dennison Uy ) and group 3 , which is just adjacent table – the host made our eyes closed and one of our team member fed me a dessert . I was thinking that it could be maja blanca or tibok-tibok since this is a Kapampangan dessert and i have not tasted any corn bits. Giving a wild guess and whispering to the host . Our group got it right ! It was creme ala creme of the night !

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Aroi Maak which means Very Delicious in ” Thai ” language. The warm “Sawasdee” greeting and ambiance is perfect treat your friends, relatives and a great hang-out place which deeply reflects the Thai culture.

Soi is a classy Thai restaurant which reflect the different culinary regions of Thailand. This is one of the concept restaurants established by the proprietors .

We went to Glorietta 2 Mall within the sprawling Ayala triangle area. At least 70% of their ingredients were sourced from Thailand, especially the spices, natural ingredients and even fixtures , While the remaining 30% like fresh vegetables , fish and meat products are sourced locally – This is to ensure quality ingredients.

appetizers

love the crispy flakes and spicy peanuts

Thai halo-halo ( this version had 4 types of ingredients which includes water chestnuts , preserved mung-beans , jackfruit and syrup)

This do it yourself Thai version of halo-halo is not very sweet compared to the local halo-halo , This can serve between 2 to 3 persons ( Php 138.00)

What makes this dish even more interesting is the intricate web-like topping made from egg and batter mixture.

Crispy Catfish Flakes with Mango Salad

This is one of the MUST TRY , when you visit the restaurant , The Crispy Catfish Flakes with Mangoes , chopped onions and coriander leaves with fresh slices of chilies (Php 258) sharing between 2 to 4 persons.

Pork Satay with Tom Yum soup

Soi is also known for their Chicken Satay , (Php 238.) per order , Grilled Squid ( Php 290) per order , Chicken Leg Barbecue ( Php 290 ) per order and Pork Satay ( Php 238) per order Each order is also accompanied with its own dipping condiments . Tom Yum can also be adjusted for its spiciness.

Note and Full Disclosure ” Prices quoted and posted in this site was the prevailing rate during the visit and subject to change without prior notification” For current menu prices, Please visit the website and Soi Restaurant Fb page for the latest offer and menus.

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Makati Poblacion Heritage Conservation Project (MPHCP) together with Makati City Hall officials and the Museum and Cultural Affairs Office ( MICAO) held a consultation meeting at the historic Museo ng Makati – a city museum opened sometime in 1993 .

Atty. Violeta Somera -Seva holding the microphone

Despite that the museum was opened about 24 years ago. Few people outside Makati knew that this was a museum.

Museo ng Makati -bas relief made from carved wood-showcasing the history of the city

The museum had some bas relief wood carving at the ground floor showcasing the historical facet of the city . The museum still looks new despite the age .

entrance

For aspiring architect and students of fine arts , a visit to this local museum is a MUST for those who wanted to know the early history of Makati.

Museo ng Makati

The second floor had been converted into a function area for the meeting . If the plans goes well, there will be at least 2 more old ancestral houses , local handicraft , old church will be part of the historical walking tour . There are also local kakanins and food that Makati residents can boast off.

group photo

The author only took part on the last part of the consultation process , giving some output and some ideas. In reality, this project will take some more time before this project will come to be realized.

kitchen city catering

Around past 5:00 pm , the meeting was adorned and a ceremonial group photo was held as part of the documentation process. A simple late afternoon snacks which consists of egg sandwich , baked macaroni and ice tea was served to all the participants of the consultation meeting.